US Bridges

Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Golden ST Fwy & Sharp Av · Structure no. 53C1715

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,294
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,294 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,571 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRinaldi ST
CrossesEast Canyon Channel
LocationGolden ST Fwy & Sharp Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27894, -118.45605
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,294 (2018)
Projected traffic34,571 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel carry?

About 28,294 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Rinaldi ST over East Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.